Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Scheduler / Executive Assistant
Industry: Government Relations / Consulting
Location (city, state): Washington, DC
Assignment Type: Direct Hire (Permanent)
Pay: $70,000 – $75,000 / year (flexible for highly qualified candidates)
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; flexibility required based on the Congressional calendar. Primarily remote with onsite presence approximately twice per month.
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with our client, a small and well-established government relations firm based in Washington, DC. With a tight-knit team environment, this organization advises a diverse portfolio of corporate and association clients on legislative strategy and engagement. The Scheduler / Executive Assistant will directly support the Founder & Principal and play a central role in keeping business and personal operations running efficiently.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Scheduler / Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and personal support to the firm’s Founder. This position requires ownership of a complex, high-volume calendar and the ability to coordinate across congressional offices, external stakeholders, and internal priorities. The role operates on a 60% executive support and 40% personal assistant split and requires someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both strategic scheduling and hands-on tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and strategically coordinate an intricate executive calendar with shifting priorities
- Schedule meetings with Capitol Hill offices, clients, and external partners
- Arrange domestic travel and prepare itineraries
- Draft correspondence and manage communications on behalf of the executive
- Coordinate logistics for meetings and events
- Assist with personal administrative matters including household/vendor coordination
- Support family travel planning and vehicle logistics
- Maintain discretion and professionalism across both business and personal matters
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience owning complex calendaring and executive support within a political, lobbying, or government relations environment
- Experience supporting a senior executive, Member of Congress, or firm principal
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable working within a right-leaning political environment
- Willingness to operate in a 60/40 executive-to-personal assistant capacity
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for occasional travel between DC and Northern Virginia
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Interested in building a long-term career in executive support or operations (not a transitional policy/comms role)
Additional Details:
- Standard 40-hour workweek; hours may fluctuate depending on legislative activity.
- Overtime eligible with supervisor approval.
- Start date target: February 23.
- Small team environment (approximately five employees). Reports directly to the Founder & Principal.
Perks:
- 401(k) with 8% employer contribution after one year
- Annual and performance-based bonuses
- Cell phone stipend or company-provided device
- Full reimbursement of approved business expenses
- Flexible PTO
- Additional firm-sponsored events and entertainment opportunities
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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